Masktech joins GlobalPlatform

March 2015 - MaskTech joins GlobalPlatform, the organization which standardizes the management of applications on secure chip technology, as Observer Member.

As an Observer Member, Masktech – an independent supplier of security-embedded chipsets, operating systems and related middleware for electronic identification cards, travel documents and authentication solutions – will focus its initial attention on the work priorities of the GlobalPlatform Security Task Force. Priorities of this task force include actively contributing to industry efforts to streamline security certification and facilitating discussions regarding future security requirements across secure chip technology.

“Masktech is currently updating its security solutions portfolio to support common standard two-factor authentication and payment specifications,” comments Matthias Duensser, Masktech. “Access to GlobalPlatform’s knowledge and specifications will help us to manage these applications more effectively.”

Kevin Gillick, Executive Director at GlobalPlatform, concludes: “It’s great to have companies like Masktech on board at a time when the security ecosystem is growing rapidly. We look forward to its participation in the Security Task Force as we continue to develop the management of secure applications on mobile devices.”

For further information visit http://www.globalplatform.org/membership.asp.